23 July 2018 - It is of great importance for Montenegro to engage in European Union project management procedures funded by the European Commission. In this regard, the main focus of activities should be PRAG procedures on the one hand, while on the other hand, Montenegro needs to raise capacities regarding how to store and archive documentation related to projects.
The Practical Guide (PRAG) explains the contracting procedures applying to all EU external actions financed from the EU general budget (the EU budget) and the European Development Fund. This Practical Guide provides users with the comprehensive information necessary to undertake procurement or grant procedures from the very first steps to the award, signature and implementation of contracts.
In relation to the aforementioned, the NGOs with chosen programs under the Program of mentoring and financial support of new members of the Youth Banks Hub for Western Balkans and Turkey participated in training on rules, procedures and financial management of projects in order to achieve their successful implementation.
Non-governmental organizations Youth Cultural Center from Herceg Novi, Roma Youth Organization Follow us - Phiren Amenca from Podgorica and Citizen Creative Center from Cetinje participated in training on the rules, procedures and financial management of projects in order to successfully implement them. "Strategic Planning, Administrative and Financial Implementation of projects" training provides an opportunity for these organizations to get acquainted with all the rules, procedures and ways of doing their job well and responsibly, as well as having the finances properly done.
The founder of Youth Banks Hub for the Western Balkans and Turkey for Montenegro, NGO Prima is responsible for the Program in regards to project management, mentorship and financial support of the new members of the Hub, with the full support of the European Union. According to the representatives of the NGO Prima, project topics are mainly related to the youth fund model, its implementation, running the projects, working on greater project visibility and thus increasing efficiency. The plans for the future include signing contracts with new members and the official beginning of projects’ implementation.
The project Youth Banks Hub for Western Balkans and Turkey, where the main objective is to ensure a greater involvement of young people in public life of this part of Europe, will be carried out in Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Turkey over the next four years. Implementing partners in the Project are: Ana and Vlade Divac Foundation (Serbia), Prima Association (Montenegro), Mladiinfo International (Macedonia), Partners Albania for Change and Development (Albania) and Community Volunteers Foundation (Turkey). The Project is supported by the European Commission, as part of its continuous efforts towards the relationship of public authorities with the youth.
